If you have caller ID on your phone and it is not a phone number you are familiar with or has the name on the teeny little screen and you are not familiar with the company don't answer the phone. PERIOD - PLAIN AND SIMPLE. Once that phone is answered, you have added your name to another outfit that wants to scam you or sell you itch free long underwear in Florida. I caught on when the FBI called me and told me that I was in trouble. Yah, right!!!!!! So, I just look at the screen, and if it is not familiar, I don't answer it. Also, too, you may note that if you let your phone ring and the answering machine turns on and they hang up - you did the right thing. Then if they say, "Mrs. So and So, this is the telephone company...........................................", or whatever, then you can pick up. I have gotten less calls since I just don't pick up the phone. It is worth it to have Caller ID in this day and age. Good luck to you. Edie